Taiwan - Taipei

Regional Travel Advice

- Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport is the busiest of the country’s international airports and a majority of visitors will find themselves arriving and departing from here. Incoming passengers should be aware that Taiwanese authorities use thermal scanners to assess body temperatures. - There are a number of actions pertaining to death, which must not be performed. For example, whistling at night is said to attract ghosts. Writing someone’s name in red is has connotations to death. Pointing at graveyards or cemeteries is considered disrespectful to the dead.

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City Overview

Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China (better known as Taiwan). Located in the northern end of the island, the Taipei metropolitan area has a population of over six million individuals. Visitors will find a contemporary, hip city filled with good food and great places to see and Tristar Worldwide is delighted to help by offering our exceptional chauffeur services in Taipei. Beginning with some culture and history, the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall are excellent attractions, as is the Longshan Temple in one of Taipei’s oldest districts. For a more modern contrast, look to Taipei 101 - the city’s iconic skyscraper and a popular draw for visitors. Taipei is also well known for its night markets such as the well-known Shilin Night Market and the premier Xinyi District. Economically, Taipei is an extremely wealthy, rapidly developing city and a leader in the technology industry.

Mercedes S Class

Ford E-Series

Estimated Travel Time from Airport to City Centre

Travel Time (Normal)

Travel Time (Rush Hour)

Taipei Airport

0h 25m

0h 45m

Travel Advice For Taiwan - Taipei

- Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport is the busiest of the country’s international airports and a majority of visitors will find themselves arriving and departing from here. Incoming passengers should be aware that Taiwanese authorities use thermal scanners to assess body temperatures.

- There are a number of actions pertaining to death, which must not be performed. For example, whistling at night is said to attract ghosts. Writing someone’s name in red is has connotations to death. Pointing at graveyards or cemeteries is considered disrespectful to the dead.

Timezone:

GMT+8

Currency:

New Taiwan Dollar

Voltage:

110V

Languages:

Mandarin

Top 5 Business Tips

- Business cards are often exchanged. Ensure that the Chinese translation of your business card uses the classical characters typical in Taiwan.

- Gift-giving is common in the business environment. Be aware of the symbolism that certain items, colours and numbers have. Edibles – e.g. a nice bottle of alcohol or a food basket – are excellent gift choices.

- Guan-xi (roughly translated to mean connections or relationships) is vital in Taiwan’s business arena. Cultivating personal relationships with your Taiwanese colleagues is important if you want business to proceed smoothly.

- Avoid behaviour (e.g. public criticism) that would cause your Taiwanese counterparts to lose face. Similarly, Taiwanese go to great lengths to save face, including avoiding the use of the word “no”.

- Address individuals using their correct titles – either a professional title, if they have one, or a simple honorific. Rank and age are held in high regard, and it is important to behave respectfully towards senior-level individuals and elders.

City Overview

Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China (better known as Taiwan). Located in the northern end of the island, the Taipei metropolitan area has a population of over six million individuals. Visitors will find a contemporary, hip city filled with good food and great places to see and Tristar Worldwide is delighted to help by offering our exceptional chauffeur services in Taipei. Beginning with some culture and history, the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall are excellent attractions, as is the Longshan Temple in one of Taipei’s oldest districts. For a more modern contrast, look to Taipei 101 - the city’s iconic skyscraper and a popular draw for visitors. Taipei is also well known for its night markets such as the well-known Shilin Night Market and the premier Xinyi District. Economically, Taipei is an extremely wealthy, rapidly developing city and a leader in the technology industry.